Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-05-22; Background: Ending the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably one of the most prominent challenges in recent human history. Following closely the growth dynamics of the disease is one of the pillars toward achieving that goal. Objective: We aimed at developing a simple framework to facilitate the analysis of the...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-06-20; Background: Lissencephaly is a brain malformation characterized by smooth and thickened cerebral surface, which may result in structural epilepsy. Lissencephaly is not common in veterinary medicine. Here, we characterize the first cases of lissencephaly in four Shih Tzu dogs, including clinical presenta...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-10-01; ASCRS Research Foundation; Since the industrial revolution, all living beings have become susceptible to numerous sources of aluminum (Al) exposure. In addition to causing proven toxicity in many organs and systems, Al can also have estrogenic activity when absorbed by the body. The reproductive organs ...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-12-01; Changes in global and regional precipitation regimes are among the most pervasive components of climate change. Intensification of rainfall cycles, ranging from frequent downpours to severe droughts, could cause widespread, but largely unknown, alterations to trophic structure and ecosystem function. We...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method: Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with eight European students were conducted to probe their experiences and k...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP); Bixin is the main carotenoid present in annatto seed (Bixa orellana). The aim of this study was to evaluate the inclusion of increasing levels of bixin in the broiler diets and their effects on growth performance and meat characteristics. A ...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Near (NIR) and mid (MIR) infrared spectroscopies have been studied as potential methods for non-destructive analyses of the fresh fruits quality. In this study, vitamin C, citric acid, total and reducing sugar content in ‘Valência’ oranges were evaluated using NIR and MIR spectroscopy with multivariate ...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Soil-transmitted helminths have great relevance in public health, due to the resistance of their infective forms (eggs and larvae) in the environment. Geohelminthiasis present a relevant capacity to cause morbidity and disability, but with low mortality. This study aimed to investigate the soil contamin...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:11:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-07-01; Universidade Estadual Paulista; Worldwide, Bartonella species are known to infect a wide range of mammalian and arthropod hosts, including humans. The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Bartonella spp. in synanthropic mammals captured in peri-urban areas from Central-Western and Southe...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:12:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP); Aim: Little is known about the reparability of glass ionomer cements (GICs) after storage in acid environments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the solubility and repairability of GICs immersed in acid solutions and subjected to brushi...